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Fillet vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fillet and Chinook salmon

  • Fillet has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Fiber, however, Chinook salmon has more Selenium, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Fillet is 97% higher.
  • Chinook salmon is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Vegetarian fillets and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Fillet
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 29% 53% 75% 308% 38% 193% 64% 0% 5.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +239.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.8%
Contains more IronIron +119.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1645.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +430.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4580%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Fillet
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 69% 0% 275% 208% 225% 0% 346% 525% 0% 77% 45%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 14% 30% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +484.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +46.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +191.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fillet
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23% 18% 9% 45% 5%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 18 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 5 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +34.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-206.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.8%
Contains more WaterWater +45.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fillet
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17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.849 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.332 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fillet Chinook salmon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fillet Chinook salmon Opinion
Calories 290kcal 231kcal Fillet
Protein 23g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 18g 13.38g Fillet
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Net carbs 2.9g 0g Fillet
Carbs 9g 0g Fillet
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Fillet
Magnesium 23mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Calcium 95mg 28mg Fillet
Potassium 600mg 505mg Fillet
Iron 2mg 0.91mg Fillet
Sugar 0.8g Chinook salmon
Fiber 6.1g 0g Fillet
Copper 0.925mg 0.053mg Fillet
Zinc 1.4mg 0.56mg Fillet
Phosphorus 450mg 371mg Fillet
Sodium 490mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 0IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 3.45mg Fillet
Manganese 0.019mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 1µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 1.1mg 0.044mg Fillet
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.154mg Fillet
Vitamin B3 12mg 10.045mg Fillet
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.462mg Fillet
Vitamin B12 4.2µg 2.87µg Fillet
Folate 102µg 35µg Fillet
Choline 82mg Fillet
Saturated Fat 2.849g 3.214g Fillet
Monounsaturated Fat 4.376g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 9.332g 2.662g Fillet
Tryptophan 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fillet Chinook salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
136%
Fillet
63%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Fillet
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.365g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fillet
Fillet is cheaper (difference - $12.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fillet
Fillet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fillet
Fillet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fillet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169068/nutrients
  2. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.